Cult Podcast

Ep. 215 Twelve Tribes Revisited Pt. 2 - Wake and Bake

This week we talk Bread, Early Christianity, problematic beliefs, with a tiny sprinkle of Theosophy. If you want some great bread that doesn't bring any of that into the midst, check out Rize Up Bakery here: https://rizeupsourdough.com/

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Ep. 214 Twelve Tribes Revisited Pt. 1 - Where There’s Smoke

We're doing something new by revisiting something old! Sometimes after we cover a cult they make more news! So almost 5 years after our initial Twelve Tribes Episode, we're back with a more in-depth look at a group that may be responsible for one of the worst fires in Colorado history. 

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Ep. 213 Doc Antle Pt. 3 - Fist Fight an Ostrich

We're back with part three of our series on Doc Antle! Content warning for Animal Abuse and more excessive Tiger Content (Even More Tigers Even More Problems).

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Ep. 212 Doc Antle Pt. 2 - ”I know a guy who has a Tiger.”

We're back with part two of our series on Doc Antle! Content warning for some Sexual Abuse of Minors (Less than last week) and more excessive Tiger Content (More Tigers More Problems).

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Ep. 211 Doc Antle Pt. 1 - Put a Tiger in it

We're back with part one of our series on Doc Antle! Content warning for Sexual Abuse of Minors and excessive Tiger Content. Find out how the Heir to a Lettuce Fortune becomes the worst boyfriend possible.

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Ep. 210 Yogaville Pt. 2: Baja Blastin’ Off

We're back with part two of our series on Yogaville! Join us as Paige takes Mando through the creation of the group's compounds as well as their early adoption of the internet. Plus, we talk about some disgusting beverages. 

 

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Ep. 209 Yogaville Pt. 1 - ”One of” Our Recent Episodes

This week we kick off a new series on Yogaville and Swami Satchidananda, join us for some history, some pop art, and reasons why you should always question your Gurus. 

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Ep. 208 Nazis Pt. 6 - Backpack Hugs

We're back with the final episode of our series on the Nazis. Join us as Mando takes Paige through more of the craziest parts of the last days of the Nazis. Put on your backpacks, we're going to kill Hitler. 

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Ep. 207 Nazis Pt. 5: James Johnathans’ Sandwich Emporium

We're back with the penultimate episode of our series on the Nazis (hang in folks, we're almost done)! Join us as Mando takes Paige through one of the darkest periods of human history ever. Seriously, it's a fun episode but this one is a bit rough at the end. Still, there's some A1 bits in there.

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Ep. 206 Nazis Pt. 4: Space Hitler

We're back with part 4 of our series on the Nazis and Adolf Hitler! Weird to be excited for it, but here we are I guess. In this one we follow Hitler's rise from head of the German Worker's Party to the Fuhrer of Germany. Yikes!

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Ep. 205 Nazis Part.3 - ”Did Your Dad Update You?”

This week we cover the period leading to Hitler's rise and the crazy Norwegian Arthouse Plays that paved the way. 

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Ep. 204 Nazis Pt. 2 - Great Uncle Papi and Mother Cousin

This week we dive into Adolf Hitler's Childhood and find out his Dad had a thing for Maids and an even bigger thing for his own family members.

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Ep. 203 Nazis Pt. 1 - Everyone is named Johann

This week we meet a whole family of Johanns, break our brains with Philosophy, and we finally learn where Nazi's come from. 

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Ep. 202 Prophet Matthias - Bu$$ Gawd

This week we get thrown out of churches, take a trip on the bus and hear God's plan for our lives, and wear badass sandals with The Prophet Matthias. 

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Frank Lloyd Wright Pt. 3 - Podvante Garde Crossover

We're back with the third part of our series on Frank Lloyd Wright with Podvant Garde. Join us as Andrea Guzzetta takes Katrina Davis, Jordan Leigh, and our own Paige Wesley through the history of this crazy old dude. Make sure to check out Podvant Garde and follow them on social media @PodvantGarde

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Frank Lloyd Wright Pt. 2 - Podvant Garde Crossover

We're back with the second part of our series on Frank Lloyd Wright with Podvant Garde. Join us as Andrea Guzzetta takes Katrina Davis, Jordan Leigh, and our own Paige Wesley through the history of this crazy old dude. Make sure to check out Podvant Garde and follow them on social media @PodvantGarde

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Frank Lloyd Wright - Podvant Garde Crossover

We've got a special treat for you this week: Andrea's back and she's brought some new friends! Join us as we team up with Podvant Garde (hosted by Andrea Guzzetta, Katrina Davis, and Jordan Leigh) to cover one of the most controversial architects of all time. Did you know buildings could be problematic? Dumb, right? Make sure to check out Podvant Garde and follow them on social media @PodvantGarde

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Ep. 201 Children of God Pt. 4 - Magic Frozen Pizza

This week we conclude the story of Ricky Rodriguez and the Children of God. Content Warning for Discussions of Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Suicide. 

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Ep. 200 Children of God Pt. 3 - Devastating Circumstances

This one is Rough Part 2. No, we're not kidding. Content Warning for Discussions of Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse. This week we're covering the widespread accounts of abuse and incest within the Children of God/The Family International. 

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Ep. 199 Children of God Pt. 2 - Zaddy Lion Gets Nailed

This week we dive into the Children of God on the run and the origins of Flirty Fishing!

Content Warning for Discussions of Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse. 

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Ep. 198 Children of God Pt. 1 - Church Name or Football Team?

This week we start our multi-part series on the Children of God. Tune in as we talk about David Berg's early days and the Children of God's Hippie Origins.

Content Warning for Discussions of Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse. 

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Ep. 197 Theranos Pt. 2: My King and My Tiger

It's week two of our series on Theranos! It's time to talk about Big Blood and awkward text messages between unlikely lovers!

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Cult Boys: Trivia and Madness with Mikey and Todd

Mando is out for a Family Emergency, so we're joined by Mikey and Todd of The Horror Virgin and Romancing the Pod to play some Cult Trivia!

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Ep. 196 Theranos Pt. 1 Running Through Screen Doors

It's week one of our series on Theranos where the Monopoly Games are vicious and the voices are extra deep! Join us as we look at the cult vibes of Tech Companies as a whole and what it takes to be an admittedly brilliant con artist. 

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Travel Madness: Go Off the Grid

We're taking a week off to recoup from traveling to San Diego and Oregon. We're also enjoying the premiere of Season Two of Last Laugh! Go check it out, burn your ID, and run off into the woods. We love you.

Ep. 195 Rudolf Steiner Pt. 3: The Circus Unit (ft. Charlotte McGrath)

We're back with the thrilling conclusion of our series on Rudolf Steiner. Join Paige as she takes Mando and special guest Charlotte McGrath through the ins and outs of a very special kind of school. One where book smarts don't mean jack and your teacher is FOREVER! Don't forget your big red nose and balloons for gym class.

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Ep. 194 Rudolf Steiner Pt. 2: Animal Hitman (ft. Charlotte McGrath)

We're back with another installment of our series on Rudolf Steiner and his wild ideas on the scientific method and racism. Yeah, it's one of them ones. Luckily Paige and Mando are joined by the hilarious Charlotte McGrath from Funhaus and What a Show! Tune in to hear some amazing zingers set to Paige losing her MIND!

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Ep. 193 Rudolf Steiner Pt. 1 - Goethean "Science"

We're kicking off a series, sort of. Before we can scratch the surface of Rudolf Steiner's nonsense, we have to cover the guy that Steiner idolized, so today we're starting with Goethe and his "Scientific Method" and "Color Theory." Will Paige's brain survive this series, only time will tell. 

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Ep. 192 - Diego Sanchez and Joshua Fabia - I Call Bullshido

This week Mando takes us on a deep dive into the world of UFC, where we cover a Quaker who kicks ass, a guy who sort of loves asparagus, and the worst coach of all time. 

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Cults, Crashes & Conspiracies: RTX at Home Panel

This week we wanted to share the panel we hosted at RTX! We're joined by Black Box Down, Red Web, and iilluminaughtii to talk all things true crime. If you're interested in checking out any of these shows head over to Rooster Teeth or download the Rooster Teeth app!

Ep. 191: Symbionese Liberation Army Pt. 4: BONE LAW

We're back with the final installment of our series on the SLA and Patty Hearst. Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest Bobby from Science Faction through the wild ending to this story. It's got bullets, breakups, and unbelievable BS. Plus we give a full lecture in Bone Law. 

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Ep. 190: Symbionese Liberation Army Pt. 3: Theater Kids with Guns

We're back with the third episode in our series on Donald Defreeze and the SLA! Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest Bobby from Science Faction through the most gunshot-filled episode in our story. At least SO FAR.

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Ep. 189: Symbionese Liberation Army: Sigourney Was My Teenage Pull

We're back with a very wild, and extremely horny, episode! Join us as Paige takes Mando, and special guest Bobby from Science Faction, through the founding and start of the SLA. Things are ramping up and it just gets wilder from here on out.

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Ep. 188 Symbionese Liberation Army: Pocket Bomb!

We're back, baybee! Hope you're ready for the first part of one of the craziest stories EVER! Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest Bobby from Science Faction through the origins of Donald Dafreeze who would go on to start the SLA and win the award for "Worst Husband Ever".

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Texas Madness: Paige is a Bread Sorceress

We're taking a week off to recover from an excruciating schedule. But don't worry, we've got a full episode of riffs, goofs, and a few fan Q&A's. Join Paige and Mando for an absolutely wild time and then get hyped for the upcoming series that starts next week!

Ep. 187 Love Has Won: Let's Get Sheep Faced (ft. Barbara Dunkelman)

Yes, we received your hundreds of emails/tweets/DM's and we're finally here to talk about Love Has Won aka The Most Ambitious McDonalds Manager EVER. This episode has everything, Mummies, God Daddies, and only the most organic drugs and alcohol. 

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Ep. 186 Fiat Lux Pt. 2: My Little Phony (ft. Mikey from Horror Virgin)

We're back with the final episode of our two parter on Fiat Lux and their fabulously wacky leader Uriella. Join us as Mando takes Paige and special guest Mikey from Horror Virgin through the group's weird saga of "medicine". And buckle up, this one gets real wild real fast.

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Ep. 185 Fiat Lux: Harold Christ (ft. Mikey from Horror Virgin)

We're back this week and we're joined by special guest Michael Randolph from Horror Virgin! Join us as Mando takes Paige and Mikey through the bumpy ride that is Erika Gessler's life. You know what though? Through ups and downs she can always count on her man Harry. Good guy.

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Ep. 184 Deprogramming Pt. 3: Comedy for Food Handlers (ft. Blaine Gibson)

We’re back this week with Ted Patrick's greatest deprogramming hits! Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest Blaine Gibson through her final episode on Cult Deprogramming. Watch out, once you get your ServSafe certification, there ain't no turning back.

 

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Ep. 183 Deprogramming Pt. 2: Danny Karate (ft. Blaine Gibson)

We’re back with another installment in Paige’s series on Cult Deprogramming! Join as she takes Mando and special guest Blern Gerbsen through one of the most action packed stories we’ve covered lately. See you in the dojo, this one gets crazy.

 

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Ep. 182 Deprogramming: The Daddy Grace Cinematic Universe (ft. Blaine Gibson)

We're back with another crazy ass story! Join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest Blaine Gibson through the history of cult deprogramming! It's a wild ride and we hope you're ready to learn all about Black Lightning and the DGCU. Coming soon to a movie theater near you.

 

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Ep. 181 The Aetherius Society: The Caucacity (ft. Kristal Adams)

Have you ever wondered what a ton of yoga and driving could do for you? Neither have we. It's a weird question. But join us as Paige takes Mando and special guest Kristal Adams through the story of a man who did ask himself this very weird question. If you want more Kristal in your life check out her and Paige's podcast "Black Card Rehab" and consider donating to Mutiny Magazine's Kickstarter.

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Ep. 180 Carlos Castaneda Pt. 2: Dad Went Out for Infinity Cigarettes

We're back for the final episode in our short series on Carlos Castaneda and the practice of Tensegrity. And boy oh boy if you thought last week was crazy you ain't seen nothing yet. Join us as Mando takes Paige and special guest Todd from Horror Virgin/Romancing the Pod through the hilarious and VERY shockingly dark end to our story. Stay tuned to the very end for a special guest appearance.

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Ep. 179 Carlos Castaneda: Mama Mia, Sharks are Stupid!

We're back this week with one of the CRAZIEST stories we've ever covered on the podcast. Join us as Mando takes Paige and our special guest, Todd from Horror Virgin, through the life and education of Carlos Castaneda. His story is one filled with tons of twists and turns and during this two part series you'll be learning the full thing. Strap in. You're not even close to ready.

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Web Crawlers Crossover: Valentina De Andrade

We're back this week with a special treat! We're joining forces with the internet sleuths over at Web Crawlers to bring you the story of Valentina De Andrade and her cult of boy-hating weirdos. It doesn't take long for this one to get real wild. You're gonna love it!

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Ep. 178 Brad Tyler: Eat a Donut & Hate a Woman (ft. Todd from Horror Virgin)

We've got a very special episode for you this week as we're joined by one of the hosts of our sister show, Horror Virgin! Join us as Paige takes Mando and Todd Schlosser through the rise of a very small often overlooked cult leader named Brad Tyler. This one gets real weird, real fast. But that's always the case when we talk about real s***.

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Ep. 177 The DayLife Army Pt. 3: Loads of Cupholders

Hey, everyone. We're here this week with a bit of an odd episode. It's good, don't get me wrong. It's funny, informative, and full of goofs. But we also address a big change happening on the show. For more information feel free to check out our social media accounts. In the meantime, join Mando as he takes Paige through the end of our series on Tumple/The DayLife Army.

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Ep. 176 DayLife Army Pt 2: Detergunt

We're back with part two of our series on The DayLife Army and it's two very weird leaders, Wiz-El and KoA. Join us as Mando takes Paige and Andrea through the groups "Standurds" and the context for why this group was getting so much attention online. It'll bring you back to 2013. Simpler times.

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Ep. 175 DayLife Army: Mando Ruins Gumby

We're back this week with another buckwild Mando episode. Strap in, and maybe on, as he takes Paige and Andrea through the origins of The DayLife Army. This is one of the strangest and most modern cults we've ever covered and you're in for a wild ride.

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Ep. 174 Strong City: Meat World

We're back with another great episode this week! Join us as Paige takes Mando and Andrea through the story of Strong Town, a weirdo cult led by a trailer park boy who done thought he was Jesus. Aw, shucks, is he gonna be mad when he found out he was wrong.

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